A pig is a domesticated mammal that belongs to the family Suidae They are commonly raised for their meat known as pork and are also valued for their intelligence and social behaviors Pigs have a stout body with short legs and a snout that is adapted for rooting in the soil to find food Pigs are omnivores meaning they eat both plant and animal matter They often feed on grains vegetables and small animals in their natural or farm environments Pigs are known for their strong sense of smell which helps them locate food Pigs are highly intelligent animals capable of learning complex tasks They are social creatures that live in groups called sounders where they exhibit behaviors such as communication through grunting and forming close bonds with others in their group Pigs are also used in scientific research due to their anatomical and physiological similarities to humans Pigs have been important in various cultures for thousands of years as sources of food and other resources such as leather